Illinois on track to hit all-time high for hotel revenue as Pritzker announces new tourism grants
Gov. Prtizker unveiled more than $22 million in tourism grants for festivals and attractions statewide.
Gov. Prtizker unveiled more than $22 million in tourism grants for festivals and attractions statewide.
Chicago named 'Best Big City' in the U.S. by top travel magazine
For the sixth straight year, readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have voted Chicago the best big city in the United States.
For the sixth straight year, readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine have voted Chicago the best big city in the United States.
Chicago tourism industry leaders push for cruise ships to sail through city
Snapping pictures and sipping champagne ? people connected to Chicago?s tourism industry took in the familiar view of Chicago from a not so familiar spot.
Snapping pictures and sipping champagne ? people connected to Chicago?s tourism industry took in the familiar view of Chicago from a not so familiar spot.
Chicago has most movable bridges of any city in the world
Every spring and fall, we are reminded about what a headache they can be when it's bridge lift season, but also about the beauty and architectural marvels they are — as people stop what they're doing and take it all in.
Every spring and fall, we are reminded about what a headache they can be when it's bridge lift season, but also about the beauty and architectural marvels they are — as people stop what they're doing and take it all in.
Chicago's hospitality industry seeks to hire thousands as tourism bounces back
Michael Jacobson, president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, talks about how Chicago's tourism industry is rebounding from the pandemic and why there is a strong need for hotel workers
Michael Jacobson, president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, talks about how Chicago's tourism industry is rebounding from the pandemic and why there is a strong need for hotel workers
Push to reignite Chicago travel
Hospitality and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Chicago to say it's time to reignite travel, plus there are finally reasons for optimism at Chicago hotels.
Hospitality and business leaders gathered Wednesday in Chicago to say it's time to reignite travel, plus there are finally reasons for optimism at Chicago hotels.
Lightfoot squares up with reporter after City Council meeting: 'The more he talks, the more stupid he sounds'
Mayor Lightfoot responded to a reporter who had some choice words for the mayor.
Mayor Lightfoot responded to a reporter who had some choice words for the mayor.
New $30M ad campaign showcases Illinois as the 'Middle of Everything'
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is launching a new $30 million tourism campaign to boost the economy post-pandemic.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is launching a new $30 million tourism campaign to boost the economy post-pandemic.
Illinois launches 'Middle of Everything' tourism campaign
Pritzker and other state officials rolled out a new $30 million ad campaign Monday highlighting Illinois' role as a cultural touchstone with a new slogan, "Middle of Everything."
Pritzker and other state officials rolled out a new $30 million ad campaign Monday highlighting Illinois' role as a cultural touchstone with a new slogan, "Middle of Everything."
Illinois launches new tourism campaign, highlighting cultural landmarks
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and others unveiled a new tourism ad campaign for the state on Monday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and others unveiled a new tourism ad campaign for the state on Monday.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces the rollout of new Illinois tourism campaign
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state officials rolled out a new $30 million ad campaign Monday highlighting Illinois as the ?Middle of Everything."
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other state officials rolled out a new $30 million ad campaign Monday highlighting Illinois as the ?Middle of Everything."
Lightfoot introduces new Chicago tourism campaign: 'What we're made of'
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
The summer travel season is right around the corner, and Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to make Chicago a destination for travelers.
'Mr. Chicago' Bill Williams laid to rest after a lifetime of promoting city
"Mr. Chicago" Bill Williams spent decades promoting Chicago and working to get tourists and conventions to come to the city.
"Mr. Chicago" Bill Williams spent decades promoting Chicago and working to get tourists and conventions to come to the city.
'Chicago not in Chicago': Ad agency creates tour in New York City to promote tourism in Chicago
Chicago is taking over New York City.
Chicago is taking over New York City.
'Chicago not in Chicago' ad campaign promotes tourism in Chicago
Chicago is taking over New York City.
Chicago is taking over New York City.
Shedd restarts programs allowing visitors to interact one-on-one with belugas, sharks and penguins
Prices start at $50 for members and go up to $200.
Prices start at $50 for members and go up to $200.
Hotels hold hiring events to fill open jobs
Michael Jacobson, President & CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, talks about hotels having a hard time finding staff to hire as tourism increases.
Michael Jacobson, President & CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association, talks about hotels having a hard time finding staff to hire as tourism increases.
Hotel industry cratered by COVID-19 pandemic
Chip Rogers, CEO of American Hotel and Lodging Association, talks about the struggles hotels around the nation are facing in wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Chip Rogers, CEO of American Hotel and Lodging Association, talks about the struggles hotels around the nation are facing in wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Illinois tourism had another record year, before coronavirus pandemic
Illinois set another record for tourism before the coronavirus pandemic essentially shut down normal life around the world, state officials said.
Illinois set another record for tourism before the coronavirus pandemic essentially shut down normal life around the world, state officials said.
First hotel in space set to open in 2025 with cruise ship amenities and out-of-this-world views
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.